Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Charlotte Hornets by 7Looking at this one, we've got the Charlotte Hornets taking on the Washington Wizards. Pull up a chair, and let's break this one down.
The Hornets, they've got some fire power on their side, We're talking LaMelo Ball, who's been setting the court ablaze with an average of 31.3 points per game in the past month, and let's not forget Brandon Miller, consistently contributing with his 25.1 points per game. The Wizards, however, have shown some grit with players like Jordan Poole, who's dishing out 18.4 points per game in the last month, and Justin Champagnie who's picking up an average of 8.6 rebounds per game.
When we look at the recent tête-à-têtes between these two, it's been a bit of a back-and-forth dance. The Hornets came out on top in their November 2023 meetups, while the Wizards pulled a slight upstage in their March 2024 encounter. According to my memory, which isn't waterlogged yet, I tell you, their last face-off saw the Wizards triumph, so that might give them an edge. Maybe.
The season hasn't been a sunny day at the beach for either team though, with the Hornets having a 7-19 record, while the Wizards have only managed to secure 3 victories in their past 24 games. My, oh my, the basketball gods have not been kind.
The recent performances of the Hornets have been a mixed bag, with tight games and some not too pretty losses thrown in there. On the flip side, the Wizards seem to be on a losing streak, which isn't exactly igniting confidence.
With the conference rankings putting the Hornets at #13 and the Wizards bottoming out at #15, we might have a tear-jerker on our hands, folks. Neither team is exactly shooting for the moon here, but as they say, there's always room for improvement.
Anyway, without further ado, here's my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Charlotte Hornets by 7